Carlsbad Business Journal - October 2015

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Lower your stress levels Stress is one of those things that no matter what, is not going to go away completely. Whether you’re rushing to a meeting, trying to pick the kids up from school, running your own business — or juggling all three — you are going to have stress! But there’s good news: you can learn strategies to help cope with and reduce those little stress demons! I have to say, there is no single relaxation technique that is right for everyone. So pick and choose what feels good to you. Here are a couple of my favorites:

1. Life’s A Beach!

Research shows that looking at a serene setting promotes your relaxation hormones and can help you to feel calmer and restore states of peace. Luckily for us, the beach is right down the road! If you’re not able to look at the beach, search for a beautiful picture on the Internet.

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2. Tea Time!

If you visit your local health

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food store, you can find all types of stress relaxation teas. One of my favorites is Kava Stress Relief Tea! Tea is a wonderful ritual to employ the next time you’re feeling stressed.

3. Practice Mindfulness

What the heck does mindfulness mean? It’s the ability to remain aware of how you’re feeling at the given moment. Try being mindful next time you’re driving in traffic. How are you feeling? Try remaining present and don’t judge yourself for the past or the future. Can you enjoy the moment?

4. Take A Chill Pill!

Usually, when we get stressed, our breath becomes shallow and fast. Try taking 10 slow, deep

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belly breaths. Check-in with how you feel after.

5. Your Main Squeeze!

Acupressure is a quick way to release tension and get the blood flowing. For fast relief, apply pressure to the fleshy part between your thumb and index finger for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. You can even try adding an essential oil like lavender to the area. Thanks for reading and I hope to have shed some light on a few easy and practical stress reduction techniques that you can use as your go-to tools. Another favorite technique I like to use is journaling. Have any thoughts that are bogging down your mind? Get them out and onto paper! You’ll most likely feel a sense of relief afterwards. And it may help you to find a solution to a problem that’s been nagging you. Now that you’ve been given the tools, go out there and reduce those stress demons! Hendershot can be reached at info@EthericHealthNC.com

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